[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 29, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56604-56605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25739]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-18-0214]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information 
collection request titled National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC 
previously published a ``Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public 
Comment and Recommendations'' notice on August 21, 2017. CDC received 
eight comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to 
allow an additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments.
    CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information 
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly 
interested in comments that:
    (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected;
    (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses; and
    (e) Assess information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Direct written comments 
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the 
Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Provide 
written comments within 30 days of notice publication.

Proposed Project

    National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) (OMB Control Number 0920-
0214, Expiration Date 12/31/2019)--Revision--National Center for Health 
Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Section 306 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C.), as 
amended, authorizes that the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
(HHS), acting through NCHS, shall collect statistics on the extent and 
nature of illness and disability of the population of the United 
States.
    The annual National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is a major 
source of general statistics on the health of the U.S. population and 
has been in the field continuously since 1957. This voluntary and 
confidential household-based survey collects demographic and health-
related information from a nationally-representative sample of 
households and noninstitutionalized, civilian persons throughout the 
country. NHIS data have long been used by government, academic, and 
private researchers to evaluate both general health and specific 
issues, such as smoking, diabetes, health care coverage, and access to 
health care. The survey is also a leading source of data for the 
Congressionally-mandated ``Health US'' and related publications, as 
well as the single most important source of statistics to track 
progress toward Departmental health objectives.
    The 2018 NHIS questionnaire remains largely unchanged from its 2017 
version, with the exception of new supplements that are being added on 
asthma and cancer control. These supplements replace those from 2017 on 
receipt of culturally and linguistically appropriate health care 
services, diabetes, epilepsy, cognitive disability, complementary 
health, hepatitis B/C screening, vision, and heart disease and stroke 
prevention. Continuing from 2017 are supplemental questions about 
access to and utilization of care and barriers to care, disability and 
functioning, family food security, ABCS of heart disease and stroke 
prevention, immunizations, smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes, and 
children's mental health.
    In addition, in the last quarter of 2018, a portion of the regular 
2018 NHIS sample will be used to carry out a dress rehearsal and 
systems test of the redesigned NHIS questionnaire that is scheduled for 
launch in January 2019. The redesigned questionnaire revises the NHIS 
both in terms of content and structure in order to (1) improve the 
measurement of covered health topics, (2) reduce respondent burden by 
shortening the length of the questionnaire and seamlessly integrating 
supplements, (3) harmonize overlapping content with other federal 
health surveys, (4) establish a long-term structure of ongoing and 
periodic topics, and (5) incorporate advances in survey methodology and 
measurement.
    As in past years, and in accordance with the 1995 initiative to 
increase the integration of surveys within the DHHS, respondents to the 
2018 NHIS will serve as the sampling frame for the Medical Expenditure 
Panel Survey. In addition, a subsample of NHIS respondents and/or 
members of commercial survey panels may be identified to participate in 
cognitive testing and methodological projects, using web and/or mail 
survey tools, that will inform the development of new rotating and 
supplemental content.
    There is no cost to the respondents other than their time. 
Clearance is sought for three years, to collect data for 2018-2020, 
with an estimated annualized burden of 47,735 hours.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per
        Type of respondents                   Form name             respondents    responses per   response  (in
                                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Adult Household Member.............  Main Household Composition           39,375               1           23/60
                                      and Family Core.
Sample Adult.......................  Main Adult Core............          31,500               1           15/60
Adult Family Member................  Main Child Core............          12,250               1           10/60

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Adult Family Member................  Main Supplements...........          39,375               1           20/60
Adult Household Member.............  Redesigned Household Roster           5,625               1            5/60
Sample Adult.......................  Redesigned Adult                      4,500               1           39/60
                                      Questionnaire.
Adult Family Member................  Redesigned Child                      1,750               1           27/60
                                      Questionnaire.
Adult Family Member................  Methodological Projects....          15,000               1           20/60
Adult Family Member................  Main Reinterview Survey....           4,375               1            5/60
Adult Family Member................  Redesigned Reinterview                  625               1            5/60
                                      Survey.
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the 
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2017-25739 Filed 11-28-17; 8:45 am]
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